Sermons on 5 Points:

Ungodliness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2022

How do we come out from under ungodliness and change our minds and make God a normal relevant part of our lives?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID UNGODLINESS 2 Samuel 2-3 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Eugene Peterson, ‘Leap Over a Wall’ pages 123-124 “They are wearing me out, these sons of Zeruiah. I know that I’m God’s anointed, I know that I’ve been [reserved against formidable odds – Goliath and Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Samuel 3:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeremiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Jeremiah, also called the "weeping prophet,” was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible.

Jeremiah Lineage and early life Jeremiah was born to a priestly family, the son of Hilkiah, a kohen (Jewish priest) from the small Benjamite village of Anathoth in Judeh. The difficulties he encountered, described in the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations, have prompted scholars to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

No Ordinary Joe: Feast Or Famine? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 15, 2022

Jacob sends the brothers, with Benjamin, back to Egypt to buy grain. They are invited to a feast which provokes fear.

No Ordinary Joe Genesis 43 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-16-2022 A Family in Shambles In 2015, our family was in shambles. We had moved back from Florida and that spring Mother’s Day and Father’s Day went by without either of the boys calling us. We didn’t even know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected News Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2021

Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

Video Transition: Mary did you know video! Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Galatians 6:14-18, Revelation 14:12, Daniel 7:18, Psalm 30:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Easter Together

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

It was still dark for Mary. She had just endured the darkest, bleakest Sabbath of her life, because Jesus had died.

Easter Together “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025

In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection.

To God Be the Glory “They realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, and they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 Intro: In the text it is the first few months after the Resurrection. I have skipped ahead to after the return of Jesus back up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence Of A Man Walking With God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 24, 2025

Acts 4:13 says this about these dedicated Christians, “They took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus.”

Look at the word “knowledge” in our text. This is the word “epiginosko.” This word means that they had come to know something with certainty. WHAT IS IT THAT THEY HAD COME TO KNOW WITH CERTAINTY? They came to recognize a definite difference had occurred in the lives of these Christians, since ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Substitutionary Nature Of Christ's Death” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Apr 1, 2004

For Whom did Christ die? Caiaphas said, “it is expedient that one man die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.” But Caiaphas was terribly wrong.

 200414.ser “The Substitutionary Nature of Christ’s Death” CLBC March 14, 2004 a. m. Subject: Christ: Death of Theme: His Death as a Substitute Passage: John 11: 45 - 57 They were not pleased! ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

God's First Name

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

God favored His people by revealing Himself by several names which offered special insight into His love and righteousness.

God’s First Name Exodus 3:7-15 Names are often meant to be descriptive or hopeful. Stanley Yelnats was sentenced to 18 months at a camp for a crime he did nto commit. He and all the other boys are forced to dig 5 foot wide by 4 foot deep holes in the desert every day. They are told this builds ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Holiness

Ponderings

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 6, 2004

The impact of meditating on meaningful events in our lives.

Ponderings 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Victory March Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2004

This message was intended to be used after our Easter Cantata as a bridge into the gospel.

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Christ’s Victory March Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRODUCTION: I vaguely remember a story once told by Dr. John Maxwell about a man who sold papers at a sports stadium. I am not even sure what sport was being played that day. I think it was baseball. Anyway, What was so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Advance

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004

A call for Christian growth and service

JOSHUA 18:3 THE CALL TO ADVANCE The story is told of an old couple sitting in their mountain cabin enjoying the fireplace. After a while the woman looked over at her husband and said, “Henry, I think I hear something. Go check and see if it’s raining.” He thought for a moment and answered, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Trouble

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 22, 2004

Did you know that God is in trouble ? This sermon explains how.

Sun Evening Message 4-25-04 GOD IS IN TROUBLE Psa. 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist